County Calendar - Jan. 27

Published 6:00 pm, Monday, January 25, 2010

If you have an event you would like to see listed in our calendar of events, please send your information to Katie McDevitt at kmcdevitt@hcnonline.com or fax to 281-446-6901.

DISTRICT SHOWCASE

Splendora ISD’s board of trustees will host a District Showcase event on Jan. 28 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, located at 23419 FM 2090, Splendora. The showcase is a board-initiated event where national, state and local government officials have been invited to see what exciting developments are happening at Splendora ISD. The special guests will be treated to light refreshments and a tour of the district’s highlights such as the full-day pre-kindergarten center, culinary arts program, Early College High School and cosmetology center. To attend the event, R.S.V.P. by Jan. 25 to dinkster@splendoraisd.org or 281-689-3128.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 901 Plum Grove Road in Cleveland, is hosting a blood drive Jan. 30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church. Door prizes will be awarded. For an appointment or information, call Jean at 281-592-7002. Walk-ins are welcome also.

TAX HELP

AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest and free volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service, will provide volunteers to prepare federal income tax returns for area individuals at Lone Star College-Kingwood’s offsite center located at the East Montgomery County Improvement District Complex, 21575 U.S. Highway 59 North in New Caney. Volunteers will be available Mondays and Thursdays, Feb. 1-April 15, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. They will not be available Feb. 18 or March 18. Service is provided on a first come, first-served basis. For more information, call 281-312-1750.

JUNIOR SEW CLUB

Humble Sewing Center hosts a sew club just for kids and teens ages 8 and up. Participants will learn the basics of sewing while making a variety of projects. No sewing skills are required. All sewing supplies and fabrics will be provided. Students just bring a sewing machine or contact Jenny Gabriel at jenny@sewvacoutlet.com for borrowing arrangements. The fee is $18 per class. Registration is required; attendance is limited to eight students. Club dates are as follows: two Tuesdays per month from 5:30-7 p.m. on Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, March 16, April 6, April 20, May 4 and May 18. Find more information at www.sewvacoutlet.com.

KINGWOOD SEWING GUILD

The Kingwood Sewing Guild meets the first Thursday of each month at the Humble Sewing Center from 10 a.m.-noon. The program for Feb. 4 is Part 2 of pants fitting, then there will be a demonstration on how to make a heart-shaped purse. Visitors are welcome; bring what you have been sewing. For more information, call Pat at 281-630-3188.

KINGWOOD AREA QUILT GUILD

The Kingwood Area Quilt Guild invites the public to its Feb. 4 meeting. Diane Harris, associate editor of Quiltmaker magazine, will present a “behind the seams” look at the production of Quiltmaker from start to finish. The presentation includes a trunk show of many published quilts still in the Quiltmaker collection. Great door prizes and lots of inspiration are an added bonus. The group meets the first Thursday at 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood. For more information, visit www.KingwoodAreaQuiltGuild.com.

CHILI COOK-OFF

The VFW All-State Post 4816 in Porter is holding its eighth annual Chili Cook-off Feb. 6. Categories include pinto beans, chili (anything goes), open (50 percent meat), open sweet and open margarita. There will be a 75 percent payback. Entertainment and a silent auction will be part of the festivities. For more information, contact Diane Stoutenger at 713-870-1173 or the VFW Post at 281-354-3188.

EMC HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Feb. 9 meeting of the East Montgomery County Historical Society will focus on Civil War stories. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the R.B. Tullis Library in New Caney.

MISS HOUSTON RODEO

The seventh annual Miss Houston Rodeo competition will be held Feb. 19 and 20. Contestants will show off their style in western attire. Contestants must be 18 and up and no previous experience is necessary. The winner will receive cash and prizes including the opportunity to ride in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo “Grand Entry” along with attending several performances. The deadline to enter is Feb. 12. For more information, contact Elite Productions Inc. at 713-703-7452 or 713-728-5611, or visit www.goelite.com.

VALENTINE’S CELEBRATION

The Roman Forest Special Events Committee is celebrating Valentine’s Day at Roman Forest City Park Feb. 13 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and chips for sale. Guests can shop from a variety of gift baskets and roses for that special someone. Door prizes to be given away hourly. All proceeds benefit the Roman Forest 2010 Fourth of July fireworks show. This year the committee is seeking corporate sponsorship and has several levels to select from. If interested, contact Chari Ricks at 281-306-1065.

CHILI DINNER

The New Caney Fire Department is holding its annual all-you-can-eat Chili Dinner Feb. 27 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at NCFD Station 151, 19870 FM 1485 in New Caney. The cost is $6 for adults; children 12 and younger eat free. There will be food, drinks and activities for children. Proceeds go to firefighter safety equipment and sponsorships for youth activities. For questions, call 281-689-3112 or go to www.newcaneyfire.com.

PAGEANT FUNDRAISER

The fourth annual Mister and Miss Sweetheart Pageant fundraiser will be held Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Cleveland Civic Center, 210 Peach Street in Cleveland. Admission is one non-perishable canned food item. Prices, age categories and prizes can be found on the website www.impactcenter.vpweb.com. Sponsors are still needed.

HORTICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS

Kingwood Garden Club offers scholarships to students who intend to spend their professional lives researching, protecting and fostering trees, plants and wildlife. Applicants must have attended an Humble ISD high school or New Caney High School; be a junior, senior or graduate student; and be majoring in a horticulture-related field. The application for 2010 can be found at www.kingwoodgardenclub.org. Applications are due April 1.

DUNKING BOOTH

The Ladies Auxiliary for the Porter Fire Department is now accepting reservations for dunking booth rentals for the 2010 calendar year. Three dunking booths are available. The cost is an $85 donation to the Auxiliary. The money raised will be used for many areas including education, October Fire Safety Awareness, photos with Santa, and Christmas gifts for the needy. To rent a booth, visit www.porterfire.com and click on “Dunking Booth” or come to Station 121 on Loop 494 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

FIRE ACADEMY REGISTRATION

The Porter Fire Academy at Porter Fire Station 121, located at 23550 Loop 494, is now registering applicants. To enquire, contact David Teverbaugh at 281-354-6666 or dteverbaugh@porterfire.com.